Teens involved in brawl jailed for 21 days, to start
NORTH PORT — Sarasota County School leaders, North Port High officials, parents and students want solutions following a brutal brawl that took place in a high school bathroom.
Seven Dead in Violent Multi-County Shooting Spree Including Suspected Gunman
Seven people are dead after a violent series of shootings that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, leaving families shattered across two Florida counties and investigators piecing together a trail of gunfire. Six victims were killed in their homes and driveways, and the suspected gunman is believed to have...
‘Every order matters’: Sarasota cafe sees 60% drop in business amid ongoing U.S. 41...
The City of Sarasota is about five months into a multi-phase, $30 million project to replace an aging 60-year-old water line underneath U.S. 41.
Cajun Seafood Market Restaurant Debuting in Ellenton
ELLENTON, FL – Crawfish & Crab Bayou is set to open March 5 at 3412 US-301, Unit 101, Ellenton, FL 34222, with a grand opening planned for March 8. Owner Tim Le told Business Debut the restaurant will focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood and a Cajun-inspired menu. Le...
Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call
8:31 p.m., 800 Broadway St. Trespassing: Police were called to a restaurant on the north end of Longboat Key on a battery call that was later updated to a trespassing call after investigation. The caller told dispatchers that an intoxicated diner had made inappropriate comments toward staff before becoming involved...
Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat
The town of Longboat Key is hoping to host a meeting with Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport leaders to discuss potential flight path impacts to the barrier island. Longboat Key is across from Sarasota Bay from the airport, and a recently altered flight path has led to concerns from those under the new path...
Public conservation land disappears from map after meeting with Sarasota County commissioner
After Sarasota County staff was preparing to deny a permit to remove protected mangroves from publicly owned shoreline along Lemon Bay in December 2023, Commissioner Ron Cutsinger pushed to have the county abandon that same land next to property he owned and a nearby parcel he later purchased, newly obtained public...
Neighbors call for change as troopers close in on Bradenton deadly hit-and-run suspect
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol believes it knows who hit and killed a 74-year-old man in Bradenton and took off last week. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, troopers said a 74-year-old man died while trying to cross 60th Avenue near the Bayshore Gardens' Publix. The Florida...
This Tiny Seafood Shack in Cortez Is Serving Some of Florida’s Best Fried Shrimp
Old boats, salt air, and a paper ticket with your number on it can still deliver the best kind of meal. That is the promise waiting by the docks in Cortez, where fried shrimp arrive piping hot and seagulls provide the background chatter. I went to see if the buzz...
County commissioners question if Manatee Planning Commission needs rehaul
Parrish’s Anthony Sciullo is Manatee County’s latest planning commissioner. Sciullo was appointed by commissioners during the Feb. 12 land use meeting, one day after the planning commission was the topic of discussion at a commission work session. While nothing is binding at a work session, commissioners agreed that...
